TED JACKSON / THE TIMES-PICAYUNETracy Porter intercepts the ball intended for Vikings receiver Sidney Rice with seconds left in the NFC Championship game Jan. 24.

Deck yourself out in your best black-and-gold. No. 9's jersey or a Who Dat T-shirt -- it doesn't matter. Just make sure it's lucky.

If you wore it against the Cardinals, the Vikings and the Colts last season, that's perfect. If the last game it saw was the Cowboys, stash it in the back of the closet. Accessories are important, too.

Saints flags? Check, check, check -- one for the house and at least two for the car.Now you just have to wait for kickoff.

If you're watching at home, get out your Believe Dat candle, your Saints Bobblehead and those beads that Drew Brees threw you during Bacchus. They'll keep you connected to your compatriots across the Who Dat Nation.

If you're going to the Dome, you have a simple job: Scream yourself hoarse. As if you'd do anything less for the reigning Super Bowl champions.